One of the major activities of the ICCR is its scholarship programme. The ICCR annually offers about 2325 scholarships under 21 scholarship schemes. Of these scholarships, 675 are exclusively for Afghanistan and 500 for African countries. There are students in India under these schemes from about 80 countries. Most of the scholarship holders come from developing countries in Asia, Africa, South and Central America. However, there are quite a few students from the developed countries as well. Around 3550 foreign students are currently studying in India under the various scholarship schemes. The students are in graduate, post graduate and doctoral programmes as well as in professional courses such as engineering, pharmacy, accountancy, business administration and management. Scholarships are also given for learning Indian dance, music, painting, sculpture, etc.

Clink on the links below for important information pertaining to scholarships:

Application Form for Scholarships for Foreign Students - 2012
Guidelines for ICCR Scholarship Holders - 2012
Guidelines for Indian Missions Abroad - 2012
Joining Report for Students - 2012
See the site of the University Grants Commission of India
for the list of Recognised Central, State, Deemed and Private Universities and Recognised Colleges